| Organization | Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba (Outreach Services) |
| Address | 800 McTavish Ave, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7L4 |
| Phone | (204) 726-6030 |
| Fax | (204) 726-6775 |
| Toll Free | 1-800-483-8980 (within Manitoba) |
| Website |
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| Programs |
CFS Western's In-Home Support Program offers Westman families three specific in-home services: Family Aide, Family Support Worker and Homemaker. All are designed to provide families with healthy and positive resources to help enhance family units. |
| Services | Family Aides Teaches basic parenting and family life skills to the parent(s) in the family home. The program is designed to help parents with the practical details of day-to-day living using a variety of tools and resources provided by the Family Aide. The Family Aide also helps the family access available and appropriate community resources and programs. Family Support Workers Provides support and advocacy between children and their families. The Family Support Worker offers service in the family's home and within their community. The worker also models parenting skills to help enhance communications between parents and children, provides parents with education that helps them deal with stages of emotional and social development of their child(ren), and offers one-on-one support to address concerns. Homemakers Provide in-home care for the children of a family in crisis when other family members or friends are unable to help. The Homemaker service may be offered on an emergency basis or as part of a planned service to a family. |
| Eligibility for Services |
Dependant on service needed. |
| How to Access the Services |
For information, call (204) 726-6030 or toll free in Manitoba 1-800-483-8980 |
| Costs |
Dependant on service needed. |
| Hours |
Call for information during regular business hours, weekdays from 8:30am-4:30pm. |